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Post by bbd468 on Mar 24, 2014 11:17:19 GMT -5
Hey fellas, Been playin around with a Tamiya Leopard I, givin to me by our MSC brother Russ (rbaer). Im just kinda throwin styrene at it and make it look what i think is cool to my eye. No real direction...just whatever comes to mind, i do. Not goin over board on the redo, but thinkin on doin a sweet camo job on it that wont be easy. Anyhoo, here tis. Reposted pic.  ACW, more to come.  |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 24, 2014 11:28:33 GMT -5
I'm intrigueeed.
Tamiya or Italeri ?
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 24, 2014 11:37:17 GMT -5
I'm intrigueeed. Tamiya or Italeri ? Hiya Paul, its a Tamiya. Ive always loved the look of this version, but ill build a proper one some day. Just doin this for fun and to learn more about using the ol' white stuff!  |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 24, 2014 12:05:50 GMT -5
Cheers Bro- reason I was asking was because of the Turret. Tamiya didn't do an applique armoured turrert -just a(poor) rendition of the original cast one or the A3/4 welded one.
Lookin good though fella!
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Post by 1721lancers. on Mar 24, 2014 12:06:56 GMT -5
Watcha Gary, this is lookin´ interesting  , can't wait to see your "sweet camo scheme" Paul |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 24, 2014 12:29:32 GMT -5
Here I am. As I already said on the other thread, it's a very interesting project and I like the way you're tackling it |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 24, 2014 14:22:26 GMT -5
I'm intrigueeed. Tamiya or Italeri ? It was one of my very first semi-major conversions, done from pics in a couple of Concord and Osprey books, maybe 15 years ago. It wasn't terribly accurate, but I always liked the look of it. Gary's such an excellent painter I thought maybe he could have a good time with it, and it looks like he certainly is! I'll be watching with interest! |
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Post by paulh. on Mar 24, 2014 14:28:20 GMT -5
Seems to be a bit of a Leo-fest on the go here - 'bout bleedin' time if you asks me  Might even dig into my own stash for one once I get a bit more done with the AMX. P |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 24, 2014 14:59:17 GMT -5
Good start bromandude! I like the way this is going  MORE WHITE STUFF! |
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Post by danb. on Mar 24, 2014 15:01:11 GMT -5
Awesome work bro i really think we should have a GB on what if fantasy tanks im well up for it i have a futuristic Abrams idea i wana try out keep up the hard work buddy your doing a mighty fine job sir Dan B |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 24, 2014 16:31:37 GMT -5
Just freekin' lovely. Nice body work Pal. |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 24, 2014 17:03:17 GMT -5
Oooh, Fantasy MBT! I'd be in....
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 24, 2014 18:49:00 GMT -5
Thanks you guys! I didnt get any bench time today, but i feel pretty good about tomorrow. Im gonna work on the Humber, then while it dries ill work on the Leo. Hmmm, another GB i would love to be a part of. So many to do tween now and then.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2014 19:05:58 GMT -5
Loving it... sometimes it can be more fun doing this than follow the directions!
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 24, 2014 19:16:05 GMT -5
Loving it... sometimes it can be more fun doing this than follow the directions! It really is Andy. That probably means Dicky is havin way more fun than us huh! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 24, 2014 19:17:51 GMT -5
Way TOO MUCH fun I am afraid... LOL
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 24, 2014 19:47:41 GMT -5
Let your imagination run wild Mr Boggs! We get to enjoy the outcome either way, looking good so far! |
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Post by 1721lancers. on Mar 25, 2014 3:54:36 GMT -5
Awesome work bro i really think we should have a GB on what if fantasy tanks im well up for it i have a futuristic Abrams idea i wana try out keep up the hard work buddy your doing a mighty fine job sir Dan B Do I hear things of a "what if" type build here  . I have been wanting to do an Alvis Vickers Ltd / MANTAK joint venture for a long time, that is why I happen to have a couple of spare Merkava III's and Chally 2's in the stash. This would be the alternative Merkava 3 E Just name the place and time and I'll gladly join you Paul |
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Post by rbaer on Mar 25, 2014 13:13:34 GMT -5
I've got M60 hulls and a spare Merk turret or two, yummie.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2014 13:50:32 GMT -5
great stuff Gary can't wait to see what's in store for this one
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Post by Leon on Mar 25, 2014 15:21:25 GMT -5
Hey bro the white stuff is looking really good.Looking forward to what else you have planed. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 25, 2014 16:03:31 GMT -5
When is D-Day GB projected to start? I assume July 1st and it will go on for two years top? |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 25, 2014 16:58:56 GMT -5
WHEEEEEEEEERE IS MY U/D GARY!!  (in my best mother's voice) |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 25, 2014 22:54:40 GMT -5
WHEEEEEEEEERE IS MY U/D GARY!! (in my best mother's voice) Well MOM, your boy just came thru, right before curfew! Made a new mantlet & a vision thing-a-majigger on the turret. Got a nice piece of clear plastic to put in in later.  More later. |
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Post by Leon on Mar 26, 2014 0:05:52 GMT -5
This is looking sweet bro,nice work on the mantlet and vision block. |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Mar 26, 2014 6:49:20 GMT -5
Nice addition BroMan! Scratchification is splendilicious |
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 26, 2014 6:51:21 GMT -5
Way too cool!!! Just like you... LOL
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Post by paulh. on Mar 26, 2014 7:03:17 GMT -5
Very nice indeed.
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Post by bullardino on Mar 26, 2014 15:20:21 GMT -5
Really nice Gary A D-Day GB? Wow, gotta take part. When will it be? |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 26, 2014 16:39:52 GMT -5
Another update and we won't be able to tell what you started with G. But that may be the object. |
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, can't wait to see your "sweet camo scheme" 
MORE WHITE STUFF!
. I have been wanting to do an Alvis Vickers Ltd / MANTAK joint venture for a long time, that is why I happen to
(in my best mother's voice)